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Our Mission
The Southampton Association is a non-profit community organization founded in 1963 to preserve the quality of life and historic charm of Southampton Village and its environments.
Our charter states that the Association’s goals are to inform homeowners of issues affecting the general welfare of Southampton Village, to provide support to local charitable, religious, scientific, cultural and educational organizations, and to foster the preservation of the character of our historic Village.
Who We Are
The Southampton Association incorporated as a 501(C)3 in August 1963. Since then, the Southampton Association has helped preserve Southampton Village and its environs, with more than 300 full and part time residents as members.
The Association informs members and area residents of existing and proposed policies affecting our community, supports community efforts to preserve and maintain the beauty, peace and quality of life in our community.
We support principles considered essential to the community’s welfare in full cooperation with Village officials. Where necessary, we retain independent professional advisors (planning, traffic, legal) to ensure the best possible input in the formulation of government decisions.
The Association is in favor of specific design standards for new buildings, especially in the Village Center that strengthens the review procedures and the designation and preservation of historic landmarks.
What We've Done
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Scholarship Assistance
Since 1985, we have provided nearly $ 1 million in scholarship assistance to approximately 100 Southampton High School seniors.
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Unwanted Developments
Reviewing the Liberty Gardens Housing Development on CR 39 which would have had a significant impact on our community. Our research and legal work supported the village’s opposition to the project. The developer is currently challenging the opposition in court.
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Improvements
Organizing and funding upgrades to our village beaches including new signs, trash receptacles and bike racks which were installed in the summer of 2023. This $200,000 project was in the works for more than 3 years and included creating new beach access bike lanes throughout the village.
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Community Support
Providing over $50,000 in direct community support, medical supplies, free testing and meals to front line healthcare workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Lake Agawam
Participating as a founding supporter of the Lake Agawam Conservancy, contributing $50,000 at its inception.
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New Ambulance Facility
Supporting the construction and outfitting of the new village ambulance facility with a $25,000 donation.
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Land Preservation
Advocating for land preservation in our village, which resulted in preserving significant parcels on Wickapogue Road, Moses Lane and Pond Lane.
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Cultural Institutions
Providing significant support for our cultural institutions, including the Parish Art Museum, the Southampton African American Museum, the Southampton History Museum, and the Rogers Memorial Library, among others.
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Zoning & Planning
Supporting and funding numerous independent Environmental Zoning Design Guideline, and Master Plan studies since the early 1980s.
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Traffic Mitigation
Participating as supporter and advocate of the traffic mitigation plan for the east end.